Strength Tarot Card Meaning

Gentle courage, patience, and self-compassion

By Marie Mystic

Strength Upright Meaning

Strength shows a calm figure gently closing the jaws of a lion, with no struggle at all. Upright, the card speaks of courage, compassion and inner resilience. It reminds you that true power often looks like patience, kindness and steady self-control. You can meet a challenge, or your own fears, without force. Gentleness is not weakness here.

Strength Reversed Meaning

Reversed, Strength can point to self-doubt, burnout or emotions that feel too big to manage. You may be pushing down feelings or running low on confidence. Offer yourself the same patience you would give a friend. Rebuilding confidence usually starts with small, kind steps rather than a show of force.

Strength Card Combinations

With The Chariot, composure supports forward motion. With the Queen of Cups, courage and compassion work as a pair. Beside The Moon, steady calm helps you move through fear. Next to the Five of Wands, patience can cool a conflict.

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